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Drinking water in country districts was an important 

 matter to consider, as had been observed. Nothing dele- 

 terious was likely to come to a well from common drainage, 

 unless there was a cesspool near. There were more killed 

 by what might be called sanitary accidents, than by rail- 

 roads. There was a penalty for the violation of natural 

 laws, swift and certain. Here a discussion took place, and 

 remarks were made upon the subject, by Hon. J. J. H. 

 Gregory, B. P. Ware, Rev. O. S. Butler and others, after 

 which the meeting adjourned for dinner. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



Rev. O. S. Butler presided, and after some appropriate 

 remarks he introduced Miss Anna Barrows, a graduate of 

 the Boston cooking school, and at present teacher of cook- 

 ing in the public schools of that city. Miss Barrows is an 

 entertaining speaker, and when she came to a practical test 

 of cooking, which she did of various dishes upon the stage, 

 with her portable kitchen furnishings, it was noticed that 

 a large number of ladies were plying their pencils, as she 

 informed them of her recipes, and explained the manner 

 of cooking as she progressed with the different dishes: All 

 had an opportunity to taste her delicate, delicious morsels, 

 and not a few availed themselves of the privilege. 



The dishes chosen to illustrate the lecture, illustrated 

 the combinations of starch, sugar, fat and albuminoids 

 which are necessary to satisfy the appetite, and nourish the 

 body. The necessity of a change of diet was exj^lained, 

 more fat being needed in winter than in summer. Soups 

 and savoiy dishes, and hot puddings are more desirable 

 than meats and cold dishes. More attention should be 

 paid to true economy in foods. 



The second Institute of the season, was held at Beverly, 

 Friday, Jan. 26, the subject for the forenpon being " The 

 Dair}^ Cow and how to Feed Her." 



